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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1973
Page
4
The Ottawa Recreation Commission announced the city ice skating rink in Forest Park will not open tonight due to insufficient ice hardness. It is expected to reopen Friday evening for public skating.
Pomona joins Kansas City Power and Light for electrical supply effective February 15, city records show 284 residential customers and several new services in 1972. Council also limits fire whistles to the fire phone system, plans roof repair, and corrects revenue-sharing figures. Rantoul council approves 1972 revenue-sharing funds to light the ball park, currently unlit.
First semester honor roll lists 4.0 student Theresa Rose Katzer of Greeley. 3.5 and above earned by Brad Gilges Ottawa Julie McFarland Barbara Steere Dana Stephenson Marilyn Cole Garnett Barbara Gretencord Richmond Cynthia Higdon Williamsburg Esther Hursh Gridley and George James Lane. Additional 3.0 and above names include David Burlingham Terry Crane Vanessa Robrahn Kelley Manchester Cinda Stiffler Alan Davison Craig Roberts Kathy Adams Steven Busby Cheri Kent Billie Kingsolver Richard Morton Patricia Stewart Coffman Marsh Elsie Hursh.
The Lake Region RC&D plan faced no opposition at a Farm Bureau gathering but reviewers urged changes. Concerns centered on inadequate large animal veterinary services as veterinarians shift to small animal practice, with calls to emphasize veterinary needs and remove a soybean processing plant requirement. The plan, which has no new funding power, aims to guide orderly regional development to sustain federal funding and local harmony ahead of a Jan. 25 regional meeting.
Franklin County residents may join a six week self-help medical training course starting January 16. Taught by Milton Sampson, the program runs Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ransom Memorial Hospital basement conference room. Certificates awarded, limit 25 participants. Registration handled by Franklin County Civil Defense. call 242-4502 between 1 and 5 p.m.
Oasis Club marks its second anniversary with a Jan 9 party at Westminster United Presbyterian Church. A noon covered dish luncheon starts the program, with desserts and drinks provided and music by the Rotochords. President Robert Bundy outlines yearly projects and club activities.
In the twilight league standings Everett's-6 posts top scores led by High 10-Hall with 184 and High 30-Miller at 467. Bent Fender-4 shows 189 and 547 in 10-30-Linneman. Ottawa Bus Serv.-1 posts 191.545 with High 10-30-Hetter. Town & Country-3 records 185 and 49.
Unified School District 290 sponsors free Adult Basic Education and GED preparation open to adults including non residents of Ottawa. Enrollment at the Adult Education Center, 123 E. 2nd, or call 242-6719 or 242-7967 for information.
County bridges nine projects delayed indefinitely as commissioners missing due to illness. County Engineer Robert Lister said a full board is required for the letting and nine prospective bidders were notified by telegram. Construction will use revenue sharing funds and a new date will be published.
The 127th Artillery Headquarters Battery Kansas National Guard will again collect Christmas trees for used pond and ditch erosion control in Ottawa. Call the Armory at 242 4369 to arrange delivery. Trees should be on the terrace by 8 30 a m Saturday for pickup from 8 30 to noon.
Wednesday notes list admissions including Mrs. William Crook and others in Ottawa RFD areas with several discharges. Emergencies report injuries from ice slip and abrasions. Henry R. Spring funeral services held. police reports detail multiple vehicle accidents and a Dorsey divorce. Other items cover driver violations, a murder case appeal, a marriage license, and farm market cattle prices from Kansas City.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary G Blair are set for Friday at 2 00 PM at Williamsburg United Methodist Church with Rev John H Evans and Rev Duane Priddy officiating. Interment will follow at Central Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mortuary tonight until 0 00 AM Friday.
Two Ottawa men Danny Cooper and Raymond K Cox are jailed on forgery and aiding abetting forgery charges after Cooper allegedly forged Coxs name to a check at Pence South store. Cooper bound over for trial. Cox bond set at 1000. hearing continuance noted. Also probation given to two men: Ralph Cochran Jr and Bobby Bunch for October 1972 drug sales convictions with sentences of 1 to 20 years and three-year probation.
Assemblies of God missionary Rev. Robert Mackish will address a missions rally at First Assembly of God Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10:50 a.m. Sunday. He will discuss church conditions in Eastern Europe and show slides from his work there. He has visited churches in Russia Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania and Bulgaria and traveled in 12 European countries while based in Germany.
County Commission will take no action on complaints about Ransom Memorial Hospital raised by Lucky Williams. Commissioner Atchison said Williams visited to complain about care of his brother in law Walter W. Willis. Officials met with hospital staff who shared Willis's condition from his medical chart. Yockey and Atchison stated no further questions and noted Williams's matters are between him and the hospital board. The session closed the terms of Yockey and Atchison. new officials will be sworn in Monday.
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court a petition by Rubye Booth natural guardian for Judy Mae Booth minor seeks appointment of an administrator. Defenses must be filed by January 29 1973 at 9 30 am in Ottawa Kansas. Judy Mae Booth via Rubye Booth petitioner and Richard O Skoog attorney for petitioner.
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